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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 659 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 659 and 165.50 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 659 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/659 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 659 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 109,064.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,064.50/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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